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      International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

      Introduction to Programming with C Language

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, File Management, Data Storage, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Problem Solving

      4.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming for Designers

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Animation and Game Design, Interactive Data Visualization, Software Design, Technical Design, Data Structures, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Interactive Design, Programming Principles, Graphic and Visual Design, Python Programming, Generative AI, Simulations, Computer Graphics, Design, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Creative Design, Data Import/Export, Computational Thinking

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Vanderbilt University

      Mastering Programming with MATLAB

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Algorithms, User Interface (UI), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Engineering Analysis, Scripting, Performance Tuning

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      427 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Go (Programming Language), C (Programming Language), Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, File Systems, Computer Programming, Algorithms

      3.8
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      8 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Creative Coding: Hands-On Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Unit Testing, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Databases, Data Visualization Software, Object Oriented Design, Web Scraping, Data Science, Creative Design, Scatter Plots, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Python Programming, Development Testing, Computer Programming, Program Development, Diversity and Inclusion

      3.8
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      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Programming in C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, C++ (Programming Language), Algorithms, Data Structures, Other Programming Languages, System Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source

      Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Web Development, Linux, Shell Script, Database Design, Ubuntu, Relational Databases, Web Applications, Web Development Tools, Unix Shell, Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Linux Administration, Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Javascript, Database Management

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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Dartmouth College

      C Programming: Getting Started - 1

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Embedded Software, Human Computer Interaction, Debugging, Development Environment, Engineering Calculations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      256 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C++ For C Programmers, Part B

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Software Design Patterns, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Algorithms, Graph Theory, Artificial Intelligence, Data Structures, Game Design

      4.5
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Data Structures, Python Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic, Computer Science, File Management

      4.5
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      475 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Programming with C

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Data Management, System Programming, Algorithms

      3.8
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Introduction to Programming and Animation with Alice

      Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Storyboarding, 3D Assets, Programming Principles, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Scripting

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

    • Introduction to Programming with C Language: International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore
    • Programming for Designers: University of Michigan
    • Mastering Programming with MATLAB: Vanderbilt University
    • GO Programming for Everyone: Part 1: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Creative Coding: Hands-On Python: University of Michigan
    • Programming in C: University of Michigan
    • Building with Code: Programming Fundamentals and Open Source: Illinois Tech
    • C Programming: Getting Started - 1: Dartmouth College
    • C++ For C Programmers, Part B: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Programming in Python: A Hands-on Introduction: Codio

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